Does the 2008 BMW 750LI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 BMW 750LI, the most recent reported on May 18, 2017 (Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 750LI?

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (20 complaints), followed by structure (17).

How many 2008 BMW 750LI complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 65 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 BMW 750LI recalls and problems

2 recalls and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 750LI.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 BMW 750LI recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 17V328000 · reported May 18, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · 45,484 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
The risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Electrical system: ignition, switch · Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) · Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 12V502000 · reported October 17, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC · 45,500 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
The risk: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
The fix: BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train20
Structure17
Electrical system13
Latches/locks/linkages11
Air bags10
Engine5
Seat belts5
Service brakes5
Unknown or other4
Equipment adaptive/mobility3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 26, 2026 · Latches/locks/linkages · 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI US. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger door opened inadvertently. The contact stated that the right rear passenger immediately closed the door and later, when the vehicle was parked and the right rear passenger attempted to exit, the door…

Oct 2, 2022 · Unknown or other
door does not stay closed. door opened while driving.

Mar 9, 2022 · Engine
My car one day just turned on all lights inside including emergency break and the engine started smoking out....

Dec 15, 2021 · Fuel system, gasoline · 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, he smelled a strong gas odor. The contact recalled that the same issue had occurred with a BMW vehicle that he previously owned, so he drove the vehicle to his residence and restarted it. The contact exited the vehicle and as he was…

Sep 28, 2020 · Engine · 98,500 miles
HEAVY SMOKE FROM EXHAUST WHEN AT IDLE FOR MORE THAT 1 MINUTE. TRANSMISSION SEALS LEAKING

750LI model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	1	0	0	0
2006	4	216	6	2
2007	4	77	1	0
2008	2	65	3	1
2009	1	10	0	0
2010	1	30	0	2
2011	1	25	0	4

Across all years, the 2006 750LI has the most complaints (216). All BMW 750LI years →

Questions

Does the 2008 BMW 750LI have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 BMW 750LI, the most recent reported on May 18, 2017 (Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 750LI?: Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (20 complaints), followed by structure (17).
How many 2008 BMW 750LI complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 65 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 26, 2026.